Embodied Wisdom: Somatic Markers and Physical Signals

NickolPip   |   19 August, 2025

It’s funny how certain habits stick without us even thinking about them. I catch myself taking the same walking route every day, even though there are faster ones. Maybe it’s because that path feels calmer, or maybe I’ve just tied it to a certain mood without realizing it. Either way, it’s like part of me decided ages ago that it’s “the” way to go, and now my legs just follow without asking my mind’s permission.

SusanFer   |   19 August, 2025

Oh yeah, I’ve had that happen a bunch. For me it’s usually my shoulders — they tense up before I even admit to myself that I’m dreading something. I used to think it was just random, but after reading about how physical sensations can act as mental shortcuts for decision-making, I started paying attention. This article on https://shabdroop.com/why-your-gut-feeling-might-be-smarter-than-you-think/  really clicked for me — it made me realize that those signals aren’t always random, they can be like little internal alarms. 

BeatriceLoo   |   19 August, 2025

Lately I’ve been wondering if my body’s trying to tell me stuff before my brain catches on. The other day, I agreed to help a friend with a project, but right after I said yes, my stomach just tightened up. I brushed it off, but a couple of hours later I realized I’d overcommitted and was stressing out. Has anyone else had those “your body knows first” moments? I’m curious if there’s actually something to it or if I’m just imagining patterns.